Curry cheese ball

When I was growing up, the cheese ball was a standing holiday punchline in our family, much like fruit cake is among others. Each year a family friend gave us a blue-cheese-laden concoction of improbable colors and not the most appealing smell. Since at the time, most of us kids hadn't developed a taste for the blue stuff, my dad was the only one who would eat it, and even he didn't seem to relish that particular interpretation. But as an adult, I've come around to the cheese ball having a…

Some people think they don't like curry powder; they assume it's spicy--but it's spiced, not spicy. If you have those kinds of guests at a party, just call this a cheese ball and don't mention the curry until after they've eaten a whole bunch and want to know the source of the unbelievable flavor.

Mango Chutney Cheese Ball - Chutney and curry cheese ball rolled in pecans. Serve with crackers.

Mix all of the ingredients except pecans and parsley flakes. Form into a ball. On wax paper, roll the cheese ball over the mixed pecans and parsley flakes to make a coating...

Every casual get-together should have a cheese ball! I'm not referring to the awkward guest. Cheese ball recipes make for perfect appetizers.

Stay at Home Mum's Curry Ball

This Ina Garten Cheese Ball recipe is one of her best make-ahead, no-cook party appetizers, delicious, quick, and easy to make. This Cheese Ball is made with cream cheese, smoked Cheddar, green olives, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and toasted pecans, it takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes to set and chill. You can serve your Cheese Ball with buttery crackers, pita chips, pretzels, and a crudité platter of vegetables.

Did you know that today is National Cheese Ball Day? Don't feel bad I didn't either. Which is sort of ironic, because I planned on posting this cheese ball recipe today before I found out it was National Cheese Ball Day. I just happened to get an email from Food Network and it said something about "In Honor of National Cheese Ball Day" ...very strange. This is sort of a different cheese ball than most people make and if you like the flavor of curry you will love it. I always make this cheese…

A fun and festive cheeseball worthy of your holiday party.